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FURTHER EDUCATION SECTOR REFORM CASE STUDIES

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is conducting a procurement process titled "Further Education Sector Reform Case Studies" within the research and development industry. This open procedure seeks a contractor to deliver detailed case studies on the Further Education (FE) sector, with a bid submission deadline of 5pm on Friday, 6th July 2018. The contract period is set to commence on 31st July 2018 and will conclude on 30th April 2019. The project aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the FE Area Review programme and its impact on educational quality and institutional structures in various localities across the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Those with expertise in educational evaluation, data collection, and stakeholder engagement will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Successful bidders will contribute to shaping the future of the FE sector, potentially leading to further projects and partnerships in related fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FURTHER EDUCATION SECTOR REFORM CASE STUDIES

Notice Description

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor to design and deliver a series of detailed case studies across the Further Education (FE) sector. Please be aware that there is no EOI stage for this project, instead you are invited to submit a full tender for this work to the specification outlined. The primary aim of the research is to provide a process evaluation of the FE Area Review programme. This programme sought to improve efficiency in the sector by establishing the best institutional structures for offering high quality provision, based on the current and future needs of learners and employers within local areas. Evidence gathered through the detailed case studies will be used to assess the success of the Area Reviews 'on the ground', from the viewpoint of those involved in shaping and responding to the Review recommendations. Evidence from these case studies will also provide valuable insights to feed into the Department's ongoing assessment of the financial health and stability of the FE sector ahead of the next Spending Review, which is expected to take place in 2019. This includes a specific focus upon understanding how Area Reviews have affected the quantity and quality of provision in local areas, and how effective mergers and other forms of restructuring have been in improving the resilience of providers. We anticipate that approximately five area based case studies will be required, involving the collection of data from a range of stakeholders in each location to ensure that a good mix of experiences are explored. The deadline for Bids is 5pm, Friday 6th July 2018 Additional information: Please note the deadline for bids is 5pm, Friday 6th July 2018 Page limit for bids is 10 pages (plus annexes)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5963a1d1-4ddd-4151-9ce3-87b7bed579a7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2FJ
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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